Welcome Back

Dear pupils, parents, staff and our whole school community, 

I wish to extend a very warm welcome back to school to our existing pupils and extend a particularly warm welcome to our new Junior Infants, Alana, Brendan, Emily and Tiarnan. We hope that your days spent in St.Patrick's N.S. Clara will be full of learning, play and happiness. Tá fáilte romhaibh uilig go Scoil Naomh Pádraig, a pháistí. 

At this point, I want to extend a further ''Welcome Back,'' to Mrs. McGuigan, who returns to us from maternity leave, and extend a huge ''Thank You,'' to Mrs Ciara Herron who covered for Mrs McGuigan when she was off. 
Also, on behalf of the whole school community, I wish to extend our heartfelt good wishes and congratulations to Mrs. H. Farrelly, on the occasion of her recent marriage. We wish you  both a lifetime of health and happiness together. 

The children have settled back into school life so well and have really adjusted to the ''new normal.'' Maith sibh a pháistí. As we continue to be guided by public health guidelines, I urge you to continue to emphasise the importance of handwashing, cough and sneeze etiquette and social distancing. Please follow the instructions for evening pick up at all times.  May I take this opportunity to thank you for all your support during these trying times.

PE will take place each Wednesday until Halloween, in the new yard, weather permitting. Please send a long sleeved, waterproof coat, to school each morning with your child. 

Maths Week 2020 takes place from the 10th-18th of October and the school will place an emphasis on Numeracy based activities for that week. Please encourage your children to tell you about all of the different activities that will have taken part in. 

We extend a huge congratulations to the Confirmation Class 2020 and the First Eucharist Class of 2020 who both received sacraments in the month of September. Our heartfelt thanks to PP Fr. Flanagan for making both days so special for our children during these very difficult times. Congratulations to you all! 

Finally, Ms Shannon Tracey, joins the Senior Room on Teaching Practice for three weeks from 5th October to 23rd October. The children have already showcased their wonderful manners and have made her feel very welcome in our school. 

Ms O'Hanlon continues to implement our new Back to School Well Being Initiative with all classes, once a week as part of the SPHE curriculum. First and Second Class will continue with the Fun Friends Programme until Halloween. They are working so well with Ms. O' Hanlon and are really enjoying the activities. 

As we move to Level 3 restrictions, we all have a part to play in keeping our families, friends and community safe. Please adhere to all public health guidelines, stay safe.

​ Ní neart go cur le chéile


Is mise le meas,
Mrs. E. Quinn